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Tech Xplore / Copper cold plates could slash data-center energy usage

Mechanical engineers have designed a more effective and energy-efficient technology for cooling computer chips. Published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the researchers used a mathematical algorithm and advanced 3D printing ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer treatment

A research team led by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new type of nanoparticle therapy that could make cancer immunotherapy safer and more ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship raises transmission concerns

A deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered an international health response after at least three passengers died and several others fell ill during a voyage in the South Atlantic. ...

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds

Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, of nearly 300 fires in the western United States. The ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Despite breakthroughs, many go without treatment for metastatic lung cancer

About half of people diagnosed with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer never receive treatment, despite advances in options over recent decades that have created meaningful improvements in lifespan and quality of life ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash: New research suggests little has changed

When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through New Zealand's Tairāwhiti region in 2023, it left behind more than silt and floodwaters.

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Dark proteome yields 1,785 new microproteins that could reshape disease research

Scientists have uncovered more than 1,700 new proteins that could have implications for human diseases, including cancer. Mostly very small, these proteins were found in what's called the "dark proteome," which covers gene ...

May 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / A new Medicare option for weight loss drugs: What older Americans should know

Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It's a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight loss treatments.

May 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Driving data and vehicle sensors help detect early cognitive decline

With more older adults staying behind the wheel longer than ever, understanding how early cognitive changes affect driving has become increasingly important. In the United States, there are more than 50 million licensed drivers ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / One powerful treatment, two opposite outcomes: Psychedelic therapy may heal some patients while deeply unsettling others

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is the subject of renewed focus. It involves using psilocybin—a substance found in psychoactive fungi—or LSD to treat mental disorders. Numerous studies are currently underway, with talk rife ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Trafficked pangolin DNA reveals hotspots of illegal wildlife trade

Small samples of DNA can reveal hotspots and trade routes in the illegal wildlife trade, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sean Heighton and Philippe Gaubert of the University of Toulouse ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / How cells 'back up' DNA replication to survive severe damage

Every time a cell divides, it must copy its DNA with extraordinary precision. But this process is constantly challenged by DNA damage. Among the most dangerous lesions are DNA interstrand crosslinks (ICLs), which chemically ...

May 7, 2026